Looks like trading contests are getting more popular. A friend just told me about it, so I thought I share it here.
There's a King of the Micro Contest coming up by FXCM. Participating Criteria is rather simple, just make sure you have an account with USD500 in it. Person with the highest percentage increase for the month will win prizes up to $25k.
Before you jump in, do realise that joining in such contests typically encourages over-trading (why else would they have such contests). Many people do exceptionally well, and many others completely blow their accounts.
If you are up to the challenge, I'd recommend you take out all but the minimum USD500 for the contest, and enter with your eyes open to the risk of blowing the account. I think if one does enter this contest, it is mostly with a all-or-nothing attitude in an attempt for the $25k prize.
Good luck!
p.s. this is not an advertisement, and I get nothing from FXCM for this.